The Seed Life Span with No More Empty Pots

Kiewit Luminarium 345 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, NE, United States

Did you know that hydroponic farming is an indoor growing method that uses a nutrient-rich water solution instead of soil? Experts in hydroponics from No More Empty Pots, a Kiewit Luminarium program partner, will guide guests through the stages of hydroponic growing – including the chance to see the harvesting of mature plants grown inside […]

Free for members, Regular admission for non-members

Metropolitan Community College Science Day

Metro Community College 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave., Omaha, NE, United States

Stop by Metropolitan Community College (Nebraska) South Omaha Campus, Mahoney building, on April 12 from 11am until 3pm, for hands-on activities, which encompass a variety of science disciplines including physics, chemistry and biology. This event is free and open to all!

Incredible Edible Landfill

Milton R. Abrahams Branch 5111 N. 90th St., Omaha, NE, United States

Have you ever wondered what happens once you throw something into the trash can? How important is recycling? Join the Omaha Public Library as they explore these issues in a fun (and tasty) way! Participants will use pudding, candy, cookies, cereal, and other tasty treats to create an edible landfill. This program contains allergens such […]

Free

Author Visit: Geo Rutherford

A.V. Sorensen Branch 4808 Cass St., Omaha, NE, United States

Learn about the haunted hydrology from author, artist, and educator Geo Rutherford! Please join Geo, author of “Spooky Lakes,” on April 12 at 2:30pm at the AV Sorensen Branch, for a discussion about strange waters, environmental issues, Great Lakes oddities and other wet mysteries. A Q&A will follow. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Free

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch […]

Free for members, Regular admission for non-members
Event Series Science Sunday

Science Sunday

Omaha RiverFront 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Join the Nebraska Science Festival for Science Sunday from 1-2pm in April at the Omaha RiverFront.  This is a free family friendly hour for you to learn about nature, astronomy, chemistry, medicine and more with hands-on science activities (while supplies last). Science Sunday Activities: April 6 - Tin Foil Watercolor Eggs April 13 - Seed […]

Free

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch […]

Free for members, Regular admission for non-members

Third Tuesday Bird Outings

Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center 11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, NE, United States

Join Spring Creek Prairie on April 15, from 8-10am, for an experienced birding guide and fellow birding enthusiasts for an outing along the prairie trails. Learn the birds of the prairie from spring migration to summer breeding and fall migration. Great for beginners and experts alike. Binoculars will be available for use. Free admission. Registration is […]

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE

BUILD a great garden adventure during Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®: Made with LEGO® Bricks all month long at Lauritzen Gardens. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of nature but also emphasizes the delicate connections that exist between all living things. Marvel at 18 larger-than-life sculptures built from more than 275,000 LEGO® bricks, including a majestic monarch […]

Free for members, Regular admission for non-members

Techie Tuesday: Value Line

City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, United States

This “mini” class, at The City of Kearney Public Library, reviews one of the online resources available to you for FREE with your library card. This month, we'll be learning about Value Line. Join us on Zoom for a quick overview of the main features of this resource, and how to access it with your […]

Free

Genealogy Quest

City of Kearney Public Library 2020 1st Avenue, Kearney, NE, United States

If you love digging into your ancestral past, this is the study hall for you! Use the Kearney Public Library's resources to help you in your quest. This class won't teach you what to do, but volunteers from the Buffalo County Historical Society and library staff will be there to give assistance when needed. So, […]

Raptor Trivia at Kros Strain

Kros Strain Brewing 10411 Portal Rd #102, LaVista, NE, United States

Join Fontenelle Forest for an evening of feathered fun during Raptor Trivia Night at Kros Strain in partnership with NE SciFest! This engaging and educational event will test your wits and give you the opportunity to see several of our educational raptor ambassadors up close. Get ready to put your raptor knowledge to the test […]

Free